WELLINGTON CLOCK TOWER, SWANAGE
The Wellington Clock Tower in Swanage, Dorset is a Grade II listed structure and it occupies a prominent location on the seafront and contributes a strong identifiable visual presence to the bay and as such can be categorised as a prominent Swanage Landmark.
The clock tower was designed by Arthur Aspital in 1854 as a monument to the Duke of Wellington and was originally sited at the Southern approach to London Bridge in Southwark. It was removed and re-erected in 1868 to its present location by George Burt in the then grounds of the Grove Hotel. The original design by Aspital had a spire until 1904 when it was removed and replaced with the cupola that can be seen today.
In September 2015 Aedificium Conservation was invited to carry out a photographic survey of The Tower in order to ascertain the condition of the structure and to produce a report based on the findings. The intentions of both the survey and the report were to provide a base line that would identify any defects, remedial works or maintenance requirements to the clock tower.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
- Liaise with The Haven Management Committee and Swanage Town Council.
- Prepare condition report and fault analysis.
- Suggest repair methodologies and programme of works.
- Source and supply heritage materials.
- Project manage restorative works including pointing, rendering and conservation cleaning.
